Claude Jutra

Director, Actor, Editor, Writer, Producer

March 11, 1930 — November 5, 1986 (56 years)
Claude Jutra, a prominent Canadian actor and filmmaker, had honors named after him, like the Prix Jutra and the Claude Jutra Award, recognizing his impact on Quebec cinema. Diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, he went missing in 1986 and was found dead in 1987, his death ruled a drowning. Allegations of sexual misconduct with underage boys in 2016 led to the removal of his name from awards and public places. The Globe and Mail noted the rapid downfall of his reputation after the initial accusation, prompting the film industry and governments to swiftly erase his name from trophies, parks, and streets within 24 hours.

Known For

  • My Uncle Antoine
    My Uncle Antoine
  • A Chairy Tale
    A Chairy Tale
  • Kamouraska
    Kamouraska
  • Take It All
    Take It All
  • Surfacing
    Surfacing
  • Between Sweet and Salt Water
    Between Sweet and Salt Water
  • By Design
    By Design
  • The Lady of Colours
    The Lady of Colours
  • Wow
    Wow
  • Wrestling
    Wrestling
  • The Beachcombers
    The Beachcombers
    19 Seasons
  • Washed Hands
    Washed Hands
  • For Better or For Worse
    For Better or For Worse
  • Act of the Heart
    Act of the Heart
  • Knowing to Learn
    Knowing to Learn
  • Till Death Do Us Part
    Till Death Do Us Part
  • The Rape of a Sweet Young Girl
    The Rape of a Sweet Young Girl

Filmography

2004
1983
The Tin Flute · as M. Létourneau
1982
1979
Riel · as Dr. Roy
1975
1971
1971
My Uncle Antoine · as Fernand, Clerk
1970
Act of the Heart · as Party
1968
1966
Comment savoir · as Narrator
1963
Take It All · as Claude
1957
A Chairy Tale · as Young Man

2024
Simply Johanne · as Self
2014
Jutra · as Self
2002
Claude Jutra, an Unfinished Story · as Self (archive Footage)
1972
OK... Camera · as Self
1964

1971
My Uncle Antoine · as Adaptation
1969
1968
In a Box · as Sound
1964
Golden Gloves · as Director Of Photography
1961
La lutte · as Director Of Photography